GEO 4080 - Petrology

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Geology

Description:

Prerequisite(s): GEO 3080, CHEM 1220, and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): GEO 4085. Examines the Earth's rock factories, specifically igneous and metamorphic processes and how they are related to plate tectonics. Delves into geochemistry, applied thermodynamics, and kinetics in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks as it pertains to the genesis of these rocks. Further explores the techniques of petrographic microscopy and introduces other analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, electron probe microanalysis, and mass spectrometry. Requires students to collect, analyze, and interpret petrologic data to gain insight into a petrogenetic process.. Course lab fee of $21 applies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

GEO 4085

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2012 - 08/14/2021 

Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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